Stephen Sandherr
Report: Construction spending up, but so are cancellations, delays
Construction spending in September improved 3 percent, but 75 percent of contractors have experienced delays or cancellations, according to an industry report. Keep Reading
More contractors report canceled projects than starts
The Associated General Contractors of America found this through a survey. It also says construction employment declined in most metros over the last 12 months. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction employment down in 42 states from February to September 2020
Construction employment was lower in September than it was in February in 42 states, according to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Keep Reading
Construction adds 26,000 workers in September
The Associated General Contractors of America offers analysis, noting that nonresidential jobs are stalled as many commercial firms are experiencing project cancellations. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction spending up in August 2020
Still, leaders at the Associated General Contractors of America caution that demand for nonresidential construction will continue to stagnate without new federal coronavirus recovery measures. Keep Reading
Construction employment declines in 39 states
The new annual figures detail how the coronavirus pandemic has undermined demand for construction projects after a strong start to the year, AGC says. Keep Reading
AGC: 60 percent of construction projects delayed or canceled; labor shortage continues
Sixty percent of construction firms report projects have been canceled or delayed, and 52 percent struggle to find workers, according to a survey by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Keep Reading
Construction employment decreases in 26 states from June to July
AGC officials say construction employment is likely to continue falling in many parts of the country without new federal recovery measures. Keep Reading
Construction employment up 20,000 jobs in July 2020
Residential building and specialty trades accounted for 24,000 jobs in July, but was partially offset by the loss of 4,000 jobs among nonresidential segments, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading
